Mambo Kings

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 3/3/05 at 2:21pm

Long story, but I need to know if this was a movie first, or if the musical is in any way, shape or form based on something else? I thought it was a film.

[NCGuy]

Posted: 3/3/05 at 2:27pm

The movie was based on the novel by Oscar Hijuelos - not sure if the musical is drawn from the film or the book. Updated On: 3/3/05 at 02:27 PM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 3/3/05 at 2:28pm

Excellent, thank you. Argument formulated.

[GirlfriendFromCanada]

Posted: 3/3/05 at 3:16pm

The musical is based on both.

[melissa errico fan]

Posted: 3/3/05 at 4:20pm

I believe that the novel won the Pulitzer Prize. You should pick it up if you have the chance; it's excellent.

[Al Dente]

Posted: 3/3/05 at 4:21pm

Not a movie that needs a stage mounting, but that's my opinion.

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:33pm

"Broadway.com has learned that Esai Morales, Billy Dee Williams, Albita and Justina Machado will join Jaime Camil in the upcoming Broadway musical version of The Mambo Kings."
http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=508516

[CurtainUp2]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 7:48pm

Sounds like a great cast! Any "buzz" on this show yet, Margo? I really loved the book and movie. Hope they do a good job translating it to the stage. I think it has a lot of potential as a Broadway musical.

Updated On: 3/16/05 at 07:48 PM

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 8:14pm

I loved the movie, and I've got the book on my reading list. I have high hopes for the show.

[MargoChanning]

Posted: 3/16/05 at 8:16pm

I haven't heard anything. I have high hopes for it, though.